FACADE COORDINATOR

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Facade Coordinator, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

To oversee the site supervision activities related to all façade works both Engineering and Installation across the project, to deliver quality installations in accordance with the contract documents, relevant international standards and local authorities’ requirements. Provide technical support; perform specialised quality assurance / control inspections, submittal reviews and coordination with the wider supervision engineering and inspection teams.

Functional Relationships :

• Site Head of Disciplines (SHODs).
• Sites Quality Manager (SQM).
• Site Discipline Engineers.
• Site Supervision Team.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate building construction with consultants and sub-contractors.
• Work closely with QA / QC engineer / RE / PMC to support the pre-qualification / selection process of specialist façade sub-contractors, façade sub consultants and façade element suppliers in terms of QA / QC oversight.
• Review and coordinate the façade related construction activities including the technical submittals, mock ups, deliveries, logistics, installation, testing as required, coordination with QA / QC, to ensure compliance with contracts requirement and relevant codes and standards.
• Co-ordination of Facade elements and activities with the other disciplines during engineering and construction works.
• Coordinate and witness of Visual mock ups and Performance mock-ups testing, in conjunction with the Consultants and Client to assure successful and timely completion of the mock up requirements.
• Coordinate with façade subcontractors to assure they secure third party participation in the PMUs.
• Assist in monitoring and coordinating progress of the façade construction activities and ensure all of them are on schedule, including factory visits to check on production as needed.
• Coordinate the façade team to chair regular meetings having technical content with façade, suppliers, sub-contractors and PMC teams as necessary.
• Oversee the specialist sub-contractors to ensure design, material and shop drawing information and fabrication is progressing in accordance with the overall project schedule.
• Coordinate with the contractor / specialist façade sub-contractors and provide oversight of the site inspection team to ensure all SD’s / MIR’s / WIR’s related to the façade are scheduled, undertaken and recorded.
• Develop, Implement and Manage Facade productivity measures and a reporting format.
• Develop, Implement and Manage the Facade inspection process. Coordinate with the QA / QC team to ensure that non-conforming work is identified, tracked and corrected prior to subsequent activities being performed.
• Coordinate with the contractor and provide oversight to assure the façade sub-contractors generate accurate and complete daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for distribution.
• Reports to include production issues, schedule issues, installation issues, slippages, quality issues and contractual issues. Assure distribution to the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate and assist the QS & Contract Managers to assure complete scope and package development is provided to and undertaken by the Facade subcontractors.
• Coordinate and assist with the QS, Contract Managers, and RE’s to assure any and all façade related Variation Orders are processed in a timely manner.
• Develop, Implement and Manage the coordination with the contractor and provide oversight of site façade to assure timely and complete façade related closeout, document turnover, spare parts & special tool turnover, as built drawings turnover, warranty turnovers, and documentation of turnover receipt by the Client.

Qualifications :

• To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 10-15 years' experience partnered with a B.Eng / B.Tech Degree in relevant field. It is imperative that you have previous experience working as a façade consultant or façade manufacturer undertaking a similar and relatable role.

Potential candidates will have the below job specific competencies :

• Have worked in a similar role within the Middle East – specific UAE experience would be advantageous.
• Proven track record in overseeing the complete façade construction sequence of shop drawing, material, engineering reviews along with the VMU & PMU processes to installation, snagging and handover.
• Have worked for a specialist façade sub consultant in a similar role or worked for a specialist façade sub-contractor overseeing engineering, testing and installation.
• Be aware of the relevant codes and standards both international and the UAE authorities requirements.
• Have awareness of sustainability and the various Certification in terms of the relationship of how façade elements impact the energy performance of a building would be a distinct advantage.
• Be fully conversant with the UAE fire code and international codes in relation to the specific requirements of facades and their performance.
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken which familiarity of contracts and the ability to support in formal contractual letter writing would be an advantage.
• Possess the ability to address challenges and devise effective solutions in a timely manner.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by :

• Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented.
• Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice.
• Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues, and customers are treated equally and with respect.